Federal Decree by Law No. (13) of 2021 Establishing and Regulating the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office
Federal Decree by Law No. (13) of 2021
Establishes and regulates the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office, its institutional structure, powers, management, personnel, financial administration and cooperation framework.
Overview
What this legislation covers
Establishes and regulates the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office, its institutional structure, powers, management, personnel, financial administration and cooperation framework.
Who or what it applies to
- The Federal Judicial Enforcement Office and its personnel.
- Federal justice and prosecution bodies interacting with the Office.
- Federal and local authorities cooperating with judicial enforcement functions.
Key points
Important points at a glance
Establishes the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office within the federal justice structure.
The official legislation record lists one amendment and a last update on 25 September 2023.
Defines management, administrative and operational competences of the Office.
The Director General is responsible for running the Office and implementing laws, regulations and systems related to its jurisdiction.
Provides for coordination and cooperation with concerned federal and local authorities.
Contains financial, budget, administrative and internal-control provisions.
The current consolidated official text should be used because the instrument has been amended.
Practical explanation
Understanding the law
Purpose and scope
The decree-law creates a dedicated federal institutional framework for judicial enforcement and defines how the Office is managed and administered.
Who the law affects
It primarily affects the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office, its leadership and employees, and the federal or local bodies that cooperate with it.
Main governance features
Leadership is responsible for workflow, implementation of applicable legislation, strategic planning, information security, coordination, budgets and internal regulations.
Relationship with case-specific enforcement law
This organizational decree-law does not replace the procedural rules governing execution in individual cases. Those rules must be identified from the applicable procedural legislation.
Amendments
Because the official portal records an amendment, users should rely on the latest consolidated version when describing the Office's current powers or structure.
Practical notes
- Use the latest consolidated text because the official portal records an amendment.
- Operational powers should be read together with the procedural and enforcement legislation governing the specific matter.
Legislation text
Text and provisions
Official-text notice. This package provides a structured English rendering based on the official UAE legislation source identified in the manifest. It is not represented as the legally controlling Arabic text. For interpretation and application, consult the original Arabic text and the latest consolidated official UAE legislation.
Verified legislative metadata
| Instrument | Federal Decree by Law No. (13) of 2021 |
|---|---|
| Issued date | 2021-08-15 |
| Effective date | 2021-11-26 |
| Status | Active / in force; amended |
| Official Gazette | Official Gazette No. 709 |
| Official source | UAE Legislation |
Institutional framework
The decree-law establishes and regulates the Federal Judicial Enforcement Office and sets the legal basis for its organization and operation within the federal justice system.
Governance and management
The official consolidated text allocates supervisory and management responsibilities and sets out the competences of the Office's senior leadership. The Director General is responsible for running the Office, representing it before courts and third parties, supervising implementation of the legislation within its jurisdiction, preparing policies and strategic plans, safeguarding information, coordinating with federal and local authorities, and preparing internal, financial and administrative frameworks.
Organization and operational powers
The legislation provides the framework for departments, units and personnel and for carrying out the Office's judicial-enforcement functions. Operational powers must be read with the applicable procedural and enforcement laws governing each type of execution.
Financial and administrative provisions
The decree-law contains provisions dealing with the fiscal year, financial control, budget and final accounts, and administrative and financial regulations for the Office.
Coordination and confidentiality
The framework contemplates coordination with concerned federal and local entities and includes safeguards for the security and confidentiality of information associated with the Office's activities.
Amendment status
The official UAE Legislation record lists one amendment and a last update on 25 September 2023. For current powers, structures or procedures, the consolidated official text should be consulted.
Verification
Official source & references
Official legislation sourcehttps://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/2119Open ↗Official Gazette: Official Gazette No. 709
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